IN THE MATTER OF RAL

HUNTER, Judge.

Respondent-mother appeals from an order of the trial court terminating her rights to her minor son. Respondent argues the trial court erred in proceeding with the termination hearing without first appointing a guardian ad litem to represent her where it was alleged that respondent suffered from significant mental illness. As we agree that the trial court erred in terminating respondent's parental rights without first assessing her need for appointment of a guardian ad litem, we reverse the order terminating respondent's parental rights and remand this case to the trial court for…